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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.32, 327.48 and 154.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.32, 327.48 and 154.64 is: 231.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.32 : 327.48 = 154.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.32/327.48 = 154.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.32x = 327.48 × 154.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.32x = 50,641.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,641.51/218.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.96

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